Summer
this year was warm and dry. My husband and I have been busy outdoors with several yard projects so
weaving has taken a back seat.
Next
weekend is the Seattle Weavers’ Guild annual sale. I have been busy playing
catch up. Maybe it wouldn't be such a rush if one of my table runners had not
appeared on the publicity poster. In a bit of a panic I have been banging away
at the loom to produce some more of that particular runner. Here is the poster.
And here are the new runners. There are a total of six of the blue/purple ones and five
of the green/turquoise ones.
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| Rep Weave table runners 8/4 carpet warp sett at 40 e.p.i. |
As crazy as it may seem, these are woven using 8/4 cotton carpet warp sleyed four to a dent in a 10-dent reed for a sett of 40 e.p.i. Each warp end was threaded in it’s own heddle. I know I ask a lot of my Glimåkra Standard loom, but the result makes me very happy.
In
the odd moment, I’ve sampled a bit of 8-shaft waffle weave. So far the results
have been a disappointment. But I am not discouraged, only need more time to
play with it. Before then, there is the sale. I need to get busy and put
together my inventory.
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| My little Rep Runner inventory with SWG Sale Poster |
If
you happen to be in the area next weekend please stop by for a dazzeling
display of handwovens and purchase something truly unique and wonderful.
Warp On/Weave Off,
RepWeaver
RepWeaver
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| Blue detail |
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| Green detail |
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| Top sides |
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| Reverse sides |
